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RNAO recognizes seven journalists for their coverage of nursing and health-care issues

TORONTO, April 1, 2004 – Health beat reporters are getting
a lot of ink these days, feeding the public’s appetite for
more in-depth coverage of nursing and health-care issues. Many of
the stories are compelling, and some go beyond mere fact-finding
to explore the troubles of a system that touches all of our lives.

To recognize the importance of the journalist’s voice, and
the essential role these writers play in promoting education and
healthy public debate, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
(RNAO) will hand out awards to the seven successful journalists
in this year’s Award for Excellence in Health-Care Reporting.

The winners will be presented with their awards during the President’s
Banquet at RNAO’s annual general meeting, Friday, April 23,
at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre, 8500 Warden
Ave., Markham.

RNAO is the professional association representing registered nurses
wherever they practice in Ontario. Since 1925, RNAO has lobbied
for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing practice,
increased nurses’ contribution to shaping the health-care
system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the public
they serve.

The winners of the 2004 Award for Excellence in Health-Care Reporting:

Sally Armstrong, Chatelaine, for her feature
story entitled Critical Care (September 2003)Category: Magazine, Best Story

Mike Bryan, CBC Radio (Thunder Bay), for his
story entitled Chew Tobacco (August 2003)Category: Radio, Best Local or Regional Coverage

Kevin Donovan, Toronto Star, for his story
entitled How world let virus spread (April 2003)Category: Daily Newspaper, Best Feature

Lynn Rees Lambert, Kingston This Week, for
her story entitled VON giving up at-home nursing (April 2003).
Category: Community Newspaper, Best News Story

Carol Anne Meehan, CJOH-CTV News, for her
series about broadcaster Max Keeping’s battle with prostate
cancer (July-December 2003). Category: Television, Best Local or Regional Coverage

Susan O’Neill, The Scarborough Mirror,
for her story entitled Coping with Alzheimer’s
(March 2003). Category: Community Newspaper, Best Feature

André Picard, The Globe and Mail, for
his story entitled We’ve pushed nurses to the edge
(May 2003). Category: Daily Newspaper, Best News Story category